Aaron Chase: Lost Stars, Building Community, Recording & Content Creation, Taking Risks, Mental Health Challenges

Welcome Harrisburg, PA native Aaron Chase to the show! Well-known as the drummer for Nashville pop duo Lost Stars, Aaron shares his journey to Nashville as a session drummer and content creator, including stories from his early drumming days, the challenges and benefits of recording at home, and the impact of running on his physical and mental well-being. Aaron hosts the "Musicians Should Hang Out", a monthly coffee hang to foster community among local musicians. The conversation also delves into topics like mental health challenges, dealing with negative self-talk, and balancing marriage life with a drumming career. We hope you enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 2:21 Welcome, Aaron!  4:38 Musicians Should Hang Out  11:14 Early Drumming Years  27:50 YouTube and Content Creation  34:55 Drum Box (Sponsor)  35:37 Social Media in 2025  37:12 Drum Supply (Sponsor)  40:22 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges  51:37 Groove MPL (Sponsor)  52:38 Move to Nashville 55:11 Networking  59:15 Joining Lost Stars: The Audition  1:00:40 The Importance of Versatility  1:16:25 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor)  1:17:07 Balancing Personal Life and a Drumming Career  1:22:34 Favorite Drummers and Influences  1:29:23 Closing Questions  1:42:27 Outro Thank you to our Episode Sponsors: Drum Supply https://www.drumsupply.com Drum Box https://drumbox.space Groove MPL https://www.groovempl.com Low Boy Beaters https://lowboybeaters.com Connect with Aaron: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronchasedrums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronChaseDrums Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.chase.52 Music Featured in this Episode: "Vertigo" - Lost Stars ------ Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner Recorded January 2025 in Nashville, TN Support the show Connect with us: Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Recorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TN Podcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2025 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC